Ararat 26 Apr 2024
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Harris Accident Repair Centre Maiden Plate 1606m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 14) Rail: Out 3m 1300m - 350m. True Remainder. (Pent: 5.08). |
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The scratchings have robbed some of the anticipated speed. AFRICAN PIONEER (3) looks ready to win having returned this campaign with a third at this track over 1300m before stepping to 1530m and running well for second at Geelong. Drawn to get an economical run from a low barrier draw and gets his chance to break through. SCHEYVILLE (6) was unplaced last start at Avoca but drops back in distance and can make his presence felt having been runner-up at this track over similar distance two starts ago. DIVA TIME (7) rolled along over 1500m last start when fourth at Mornington and can give a sight here. NO RUMOURS (5) could be competitive on debut. SUGGESTED PLAY: African Pioneer to win.
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BLETCHLEY
JOHN ROWE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG EST S T Handyside & Mrs R M Handyside First starter. Five-year-old gelding by Sir Fortrus out of Wren. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 850m at Donald March 20. Expected to struggle against these. |
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DASHING REBEL
B & A MCKNIGHT 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG A B McKnight, Miss F L Van Kampen, A V Ford & Mrs V H Ford Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Furlanetto with 59.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1530m, 3.5 len behind Cat Noir carrying 59.5kg at $13. Watch for him late in the piece. |
5 MS C PULS |
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AFRICAN PIONEER
MATT CUMANI 3YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG C Bird Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Mr Marrakech with 59kg at $4.50. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1530m, 2 len behind Cat Noir carrying 59kg at $4.50. Has been racing well this preparation and looks ready to win. |
2 WILL GORDON |
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MOUNT MUMUKAI
DANNY O'BRIEN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG L A Wilkinson, E Verdino, S B Mitchell, Peake Racing (Mgr: P Edwards), Cowarrie Partnership (Mgr: B Barwick), Mrs C Murnane, M J Davidson, W R Glynn, F K Butler, Mrs K M Butler, P W Steele, Mrs S A Steele, C G Sexton, M C Sexton, P J Spowart, Z McGuane & King Browns Syndicate (Mgr: Z McGuane) Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Dark Skies with 59kg at $9.50. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1606m, 3.5 len behind Little Sunset with 59kg at $6. Winning hope. |
12 Fred W Kersley |
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NO RUMOURS
PAUL PREUSKER 3YO GR/BR GELDING 59.0KG P Preusker & I Bell First-starter by Puissance De Lune out of Silver Khaleesi. Not seen in offical barrier trial but has been unplaced in three jump outs. Has John Allen aboard. Market could provide a guide. |
8 J ALLEN |
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SCHEYVILLE
STEVEN KING 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs L M King, K S H Chan, Old Dogs (Mgr: X H Keighran), J L J Racing (Mgr: M Sacco), Freewonnynfyve (Mgr: P D Langdon), S T Pirrie, D J Hudson, Mrs A C Hudson, Split Three Ways (Mgr: C A Chatterton), Mrs J Lord, F O F (Mgr: J Gale) & H T Archer At the latest run 5th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1860m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Celtic Knot carrying 59kg at $6. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1600m, head behind Toro De Carga carrying 59kg at $19. Drops back to 1606m here and can bounce back and make his presence felt. |
7 LACHLAN KING |
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DIVA TIME
LIAM HOWLEY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D J Corrigan, Dr R J Richardson, R J Kennedy, G A Lines, J J Taylor, D M Scammell, B Scammell, B O'Leary, L Thomas, Mrs K A Clerke & Tycoons Galore (Mgr: D J Fletcher) Racing well. Last start 4th of 12 at Mornington 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Itsukushima carrying 57.5kg at $9. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1300m, 4 len behind Vail Mountain with 57.5kg at $26. Steps up to 1606m here and can give a bold sight. |
6 WINONA COSTIN |
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OCEAN DRIFT
DANIEL BOWMAN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Hello Possum, J Bowman, D Holmes, T Lowe, A Bagnall, M Farrow, S Rea, Mrs J E Bagnall, J Chalmers, A Wright, Mrs M Wentworth, H Williams, D Meagher, GWS Racing, We Love Susie & Riverside Lads She is resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Donald Mdn-Sw July 21 over 2210m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Savaboo carrying 57.5kg at $17. On debut ninth of 14 at Werribee Mdn-Sw June 25 over 1620m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Magnace with 57.5kg at $12. Looking to others for the winner. |
3 JACK HILL |
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TORO RIVER
CLINT MARSHALL 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG R McDonald & D P Kerr & Mrs V M Marshall Most recently 4th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1606m, 5.5 len behind Little Sunset with 57kg at $12. Before that 8th of 12 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hot Flush carrying 55kg at $17. Looks safely held on recent runs. |
4 HARRY GRACE |
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WOKOU
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Mrs S G Griffiths, J E Matthews, N C Matthews, G W Aldridge, C M Sacks, C T Burgess, G P Heffernan, J S C Chua, Charmadi Racing (Mgr: D H Campsell) & The King No. 5 Syndicate (Mgr: D M Foley) Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 14 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Zapurple Groove with 57kg at $11. The run before that 6th of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Zaszou with 57kg at $19. Not beaten far last start and worth including. |
8 D YENDALL |
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MAY QUEEN
ARCHIE ALEXANDER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Mrs L Joyce, Mrs M Macmichael & D Boxall Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 10 at Ballarat 3yo F Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tacumwah with 57kg at $26. Don't dismiss lightly. |
11 T P MADDEN |
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MISS KABINGA
ANDREW BOBBIN 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Grampians Racing (Mgr: A R Bobbin), Ms E Fraser, L B Sherlock, A F O'Sullivan, F Meek, S Chapman, Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), P J Murphy, P G Murrihy, J F Kennelly, L J Redman, Mrs W Wilton, D N Wilton, B L Williams, L J Delahunty & Lemiwinks (Mgr: B Kelly) Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 13 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on January 5 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Take The Prize with 54kg at $51. Likely to need this run. |
9 J BOWDITCH |
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MAFIA MAMA
PAUL PREUSKER 3YO BLACK FILLY 57.0KG T Last, Stanton Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms C Shaw-Boyd) & Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey) Raced two times to date. At debut, got back early 8th of 10 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Dark Skies with 57kg at $15. Last start second last of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1500m, 9 len behind Hiyaam Proud carrying 55kg at $41. Not keen on her chances. |
1 LIAM RIORDAN |
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TIDAL SURGE
JOHN MCARDLE 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG Redgum Racing Pty Ltd, Tide Turns (Mgr: S Taplin), C T Dyson, S W Dyson, B K Dyson, C H Clayton, Mrs N O Clayton, I W Clayton, P A Conn, K N Dawson, F W Gerdtz, P A Johnson, C G Wheeler, R J Morrison, Mrs J Conn, Bundy Park Boys, Latitude 6, B O B Punt Club 1, B O B Punt Club 2 & M Bates Last start struggled in the run home; ran last of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1240m, in the wet; 9 len behind Royal Telephone carrying 57kg at $41. The race before that faded in the straight 8th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Walkinastraitline with 57kg at $14. Could improve on recent effort. |
9 LINDA MEECH |
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